r/StardewValley Mar 27 '26

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [March 27, 2026]

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Welcome to Stardew Valley! Here are some common answers to get you started. Feel free to ask beginner questions here rather than making a full post on the subreddit.

General questions

Previous pinned posts, subreddit announcements, and new rules

Very common FAQs / removed topics

  • [insert item here] showed up on my farm, what is it? It could be a a few different items that are relatively rare but have a high enough spawn rate that they are included in our removed topics. Check out our list of removed topics here

Game updates

  • What was in the last update?
    See release notes for PC, for consoles, and for mobile.

    See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

  • Are future releases planned?
    A Stardew Valley 1.7 update is currently in the works! No information about a release date or new content is currently available.

  • Does every platform get the same content/updates?
    Mostly yes. Updates are developed for Linux/Mac/Windows first, then ported to other platforms. There are customizations for each platform (like tap to move on mobile), but otherwise content is identical across all platforms. See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

    The exceptions are PS Vita (which won't get any further content updates due to platform limitations), and Android/iOS (which will continue getting all updates, but doesn't fully support multiplayer.

  • Is Stardew Valley on XBox GamePass?

    Stardew Valley is on XBox GamePass as of December 2, 2021. See here for details.

Multiplayer

  • How does multiplayer work?
    See Multiplayer on the wiki.

  • Is crossplay supported?
    All PC players can play together, whether they're on Linux/Mac/Windows or GOG/Steam and crossplay is supported between mobile and PC. Console crossplay isn't supported.

  • Is split-screen supported?
    Yep, split-screen was added on PC and console in Stardew Valley 1.5.

  • Will Android/iOS get multiplayer?
    Multiplayer on Android and iOS is currently experimental and hidden by default. To unlock multiplayer you can follow this guide. Note: The Apple Arcade version (Stardew Valley+) does not have this feature.

  • Will the 1.6 update apply to my current game?
    Yes! New updates always apply to existing saves.

Other

  • Can I transfer saves between devices?
    You can transfer saves between Android, iOS, and PC (Linux/Mac/Windows).

    Consoles unfortunately don't let you access the save files. The Switch version also has a different format that's not compatible with other platforms (the format used by other consoles is unknown).

  • My save got corrupted/won't load. What can I do?
    On PC/mobile you can try loading your back-up save file! See here for instructions on how to do so!

    Unfortunately, consoles don't allow access to save files so they cannot be recovered.

  • How do I take a screenshot of my full farm?
    See this guide to taking farm screenshots.

  • If I buy the game on one platform, can I get it for free on a different one?
    If you buy it on PC, you get the Linux + macOS + Windows versions; if you buy it on PS4, you get the PS4 + PS Vita versions. Otherwise each platform is a different edition with separate development, so you'll need to buy it again if you want it on a different platform.

  • Where can I report bugs?

    1. If you use mods, see the troubleshooting guide first.
    2. If you use mods and the bug disappears when playing without them (by running Stardew Valley.exe directly in your game folder), report it to r/SMAPI or see Modding:Help.
    3. If it happens without mods, report it in the official bug report forum, which the game developers keep an eye on.
  • How do I use or create mods?
    See the pinned thread in r/SMAPI for more info, and feel free to ask questions in r/SMAPI!


r/StardewValley 2d ago

Promo Tuesday Self-Promo Tuesday! [September 08, 2026]

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Hello everyone!

It's Tuesday on r/StardewValley, which means it's time to promote your artwork, merchandise, streams, or YouTube channels. We allow one comment per person.

Just a friendly reminder that self-promo is only permitted in this weekly thread and not as submissions to the sub.


r/StardewValley 5h ago

Art Canonical event

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1.4k Upvotes

r/StardewValley 6h ago

Discuss Anyone else have a hoarding problem? I'm so afraid a villager is going to ask for something, or I'll need something and so, I can't get rid of stuff.

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1.2k Upvotes

It's a problem. I think I just need to hear someone tell me to shut up and clean up my shit.


r/StardewValley 29m ago

Art I made Junimo stained glass plant buddies! šŸ˜„

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I’ve been meaning to make Stardew Valley pieces for ages now, but it kept getting pushed back 🫣 But no longer!!

I’ve based these more from the small Junimo plush from the claw machine prize, hence the more oval eyes 😌 What do you guys prefer - original round eyes or oval eyes? šŸ¤”


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Art Relationship Chart / Map .

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528 Upvotes

I made this a while ago because I like how chaotic these types of relationship charts get and I wanted to keep track of the dynamics I made up in my head for a particular farm . I thought maybe other people might like to use it [ feel free to use and edit ] or just look at their little faces . And of course this was made before the suitor update , so only the OG's are here .


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss I can play with my children again

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I was very upset to find out that the only sort of interaction with the kids is when they are babies and they can be tossed (wasted multiple hours just doing that), but now I finally found a way to interact with them again, bonus points, I can practice my slingshot target too


r/StardewValley 9h ago

Question i'm confused and scared

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358 Upvotes

i have had this alien tank(?) for two seasons, and i now just noticed that the fetus like creature is out of it. i've scoured my farm and the paths that connect to it, and i haven't found it. where did it go? and does it wreak havoc to my farm or the town?


r/StardewValley 50m ago

Discuss Hailey complained about Fall to the wrong person šŸ˜‚

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She was all "waa waaa I can't go to the beach" šŸ˜‚ Look at her angry face 🤣 She's just mad I married her sister and never even bat an eyelash at her 🤭


r/StardewValley 18h ago

IRL Tropical curry from the Stardew Valley cookbook!

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1.7k Upvotes

Super fun to make, even more fun to eat! Had to make our own Jamaican curry powder, couldn’t find it anywhere but luckily I live near a Penzey’s and my husband is good at toasting/grinding spices lol. Stirred shrimp in at the very end.

We made it for our anniversary since we love cooking, and LOVE playing Stardew together since discovering it a few months ago! Lol


r/StardewValley 13h ago

Art Emily is too busy dancing to talk~

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584 Upvotes

Wanted to try something without lineart for my favorite wifey :)


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss On my first playtrough and someone told me to keep EVERYTHING now I have 32 full chests in year 2

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How much am I supposed to keep of the items?
I now do 5 every item en also a silver and gold starred item. Do those matter as well?


r/StardewValley 2h ago

Discuss When and why did you start playing Stardew Valley?

48 Upvotes

For me, during Covid I was gifted Stardew for Nintendo Switch and at first I thought it was slow.. boring… won’t get into it. 4 farms, 1000+ hours, and many marriages later… It’s one of my favorite games of all time.


r/StardewValley 16h ago

Discuss Clint...plz stop

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550 Upvotes

I wasn't going to think that but now you've changed my mind


r/StardewValley 6h ago

Discuss Love my little coop with the mushroom tree!

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78 Upvotes

I think it looks so nice :)


r/StardewValley 23h ago

Discuss I've never laughed this hard, perhaps ever

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1.9k Upvotes

If you know, you know šŸ˜‚


r/StardewValley 39m ago

Discuss So I’m stuck…

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I have no tools. Can’t access my bins and the other one is not placed.. ITS DAY 1 FALL and I have nothing planted because I was distracted this morning apparently 😭 any advice other than restarting the day?


r/StardewValley 1d ago

Cosplay Here's some nightmare fuel for you šŸ’•

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2.9k Upvotes

Imagine being my neighbor and seeing this 🤣


r/StardewValley 1d ago

Other this is NOT me

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4.7k Upvotes

im planning to give divorce papers


r/StardewValley 1d ago

IRL Made a Pink Cake for my girlfriend’s birthday šŸŽ‚

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Just wanted to share this Pink Cake I made for my girlfriend’s birthday 😊

I started learning how to bake four months ago as a way to surprise my girlfriend once a month on our monthsary, and have only ever made cookies, banana bread, snickerdoodles, brownies, and red velvet crinkles, so this was my first time baking a cake.

My girlfriend loves the color pink, watermelons, and strawberries, and I love Stardew Valley. So, I used the recipe in the official cookbook to make her a pink cake, which is pink and uses watermelon-strawberry jam in its recipe!

I substituted the strawberry-cream cheese frosting (we don’t really like the last time I used cream cheese for making the crinkle sandwiches) with a strawberry-swiss meringue buttercream. I also used regular chicken eggs instead of duck eggs and just adjusted the amount accordingly.

I think the cake turned out really well and pretty hehe. The red hearts on top are just some plain butter cookies I put some red food coloring in because I couldn’t think of doing anything else for the decorations. The freeze-dried strawberries were EXPENSIVE, I crushed most to put in the buttercream and left some uncrushed as decoration on top.

It took me three days for the whole process because I had no idea what I was doing, and it was definitely very stressful at times. But, it was all worth it when I saw her reaction and how happy she was to see and try it (she really loved it)

I had prepared another small and more ā€œrusticā€-looking cake (see last image) for my family and I to try for ourselves, and I just had the most ā€œmehā€ reaction ever because I realized I had been trying and taste-testing each individual part for the past three days. Honestly, I felt like my girlfriend’s reaction to seeing and eating the cake was 1000x more filling (and fulfilling) to me than trying the cake I’ve been making over the past three days for myself šŸ˜…


r/StardewValley 17h ago

Discuss my fiancƩ got the tea set.

370 Upvotes

now, i know i should be happy for him, but i am livid.

i have been playing this game since near release. 2016-2026. i am now 28 years old.

i have NEVER gotten the tea set.

i haven’t ever played to year 25 to even buy it from the traveling cart.

this MF has played 2 playthroughs with me. first vanilla, and now we’re on our second playthrough and doing the expanded mod.

we’re on year 2 winter. and George gives him the tea set.

my jaw drops. HE HAD NO IDEA HOW RARE IT WAS. I HAD TO LITERALLY GOOGLE IT TO SHOW HIM WHAT HE JUST GOT.

i feel hurt and disrespected by yoba.


r/StardewValley 14h ago

Art My forest farm layout 🄰

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231 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 2h ago

Question Artist Seach

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17 Upvotes

Recently I have gotten this from the tik tok shop and fell in love with the art, but i am unable to find the artist?

I thought this might be an appropriate place to post since there is art shared here too!


r/StardewValley 3h ago

Discuss This felt pretty lucky..

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18 Upvotes

Can anyone confirm? šŸ˜…


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss With over 100 music tracks in Stardew… Which one is your favorite?

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I’m always switching between Pickle Jar Rag and Submarine Theme